Connecticut Named One of the Happiest States in America

According to study results from WalletHub/AskThis, Connecticut is officially one of the happiest states in the country. I know — that might sound shocking given how much we all love to complain about taxes, traffic, and property values, but...

It’s wrong to say that Virginia Tech is running a minor league sports program. It’s something bigger and different.

The governing board of one of Virginia’s largest academic institutions held a special meeting recently to take up a decidedly non-academic agenda item: Should Virginia Tech spend more on sports? The board’s answer was a resounding “Go Hokies!” By...

7 Creepy Connecticut Legends That Will Give You Chills

7 Creepy Connecticut Legends That Will Give You Chills Connecticut isn’t just about charming New England towns and fall foliage. Beneath the quaint streets and historic buildings lies a treasure trove of legends, myths, and downright strange...

College football TV schedule for Week 8 of 2025 season

Below is the college football TV and live stream schedule for Week 8 of the 2025 season. All times Central: Tuesday, Oct. 14 New Mexico State at Liberty, 6 p.m., CBS Sports Network (CBS Sports video) Arkansas State at South Alabama, 6:30 p.m.,...

Survey: Social Media Dominates Students’ News Consumption

Whether it’s scrolling through Instagram posts on The Shade Room or tuning in to CNN, college students choose a variety of ways to keep up with what’s happening in the world. That’s according to an April 2025 survey of 116 students at Southern...

Connecticut town honors 12-year-old Jaqueline Torres with heartfelt memorial ceremony

The family believes the remains found were those of 12-year-old Jacqueline Torres. NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — On Saturday afternoon, friends and family of 12-year-old Jacqueline Torres shared memories, grief, and their hopes for healing, all in honor of...

New Connecticut Pizza Trail Promotes The State’s Top Eateries

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven is one of Connecticut's popular pizzerias. It's also along the new Connecticut Pizza Trail. Courtesy of Visit Connecticut The Connecticut Pizza Trail is matching the claim that the Constitution State has...

Connecticut Is Cracking Down On E-Bike Laws For All Bike Classes And Ages

The bicycle has a long and winding history, with no clear answer on who definitively invented the modern apparatus. The design that most closely resembles what we ride today is typically attributed to John Kemp Starley, whose 1885 model boasted...

How a Dutch retiree helped uncover Nazi-stolen art in Argentina

MAR DEL PLATA (Reuters) — Dutch systems specialist Paul Post had glimpsed the notebooks that contained his father’s Nazi-era diaries before, but when he rediscovered them in an attic 15 years ago, the recent retiree finally had time to closely...

Maine joins with Connecticut to order new clean energy

Maine is joining Connecticut in an effort to bring more solar and wind power onto the regional electric grid before federal tax credits for renewable energy expire. The Public Utilities Commission last week directed its staff to consider proposals...

Advocates at Connecticut universities skeptical of Gaza ceasefire

For much of the last two years, tensions have been elevated on the campus of Yale University, where students protested the Israel-Hamas war with signs, flags and encampments. But the campus was relatively quiet following the long-awaited...

The amateur sleuth who uncovered Nazi-looted art

By Leila Miller, Reuters The painting, 'Portrait of a Lady,' by the Italian Baroque painter Giuseppe Ghislandi. Photo: Dutch systems specialist Paul Post had glimpsed the notebooks that contained his father's Nazi-era diaries before, but when he...

Connecticut skydiver dead after mid-air collision with another daredevil: report

A skydiver died after colliding with another skydiver during a jump over Orange, Massachusetts, according to reports. Robert Szabo, 62, of Connecticut, died three days after a jump from a Jumptown Skydiving plane, Orange Fire Chief James Young...

CT-born scream queen enjoys sinking her teeth into new horror movie roles

Danbury-born independent film star Sarah Nicklin is one of the best-known scream queens in the indie horror scene. She has dozens of credits in films that have massacred hundreds of people, from 2007’s “Splatter Disco” to 2024’s “Pillow Fright...

How to watch Saints vs. Patriots today: Time and TV channel for this Week 6 matchup

Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season is officially underway after Thursday night’s upset, as the New York Giants took down the Philadelphia Eagles at home -- a massive divisional win that shakes up the NFC East. This Sunday, the New Orleans Saints (1-4)...

Torn ACLs, sprains and chemicals: Tensions mount over artificial turf safety in youth sports

Natalie Silva, a high school senior in Massachusetts, wants to play soccer in college, but she is still recovering from a right knee injury during a game over a year ago. Silva remembers colliding with an opposing player. As she fell, she heard...

BART students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with dance, music and a message of inclusion

ADAMS — State Rep. Carlos González knows what it’s like to be doubted. Having had both his English and Spanish skills questioned in the past, he’s had to push through prejudice to succeed. But his main takeaway from a career in politics has been...

Connecticut home to country's oldest steam-powered cider mill in Mystic

At B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill in Mystic, the apple cider is fresh, the donuts are hot and the machines are historic. And while you're in Mystic, don't forget to stop at Mystic Pizza, made famous by the Julia Roberts movie!

Phil Mickelson Learned a Lesson the Hard Way After ‘Trick’ on Grant Horvat Backfired

Phil Mickelson approaches every golf game with enthusiasm, whether it’s a major, LIV Golf event, or a regular game against non-PGA Tour golfers. Regardless of the game, he likes to take control of course setups and strategies. But even for a...

Newtown, CT School Board Blocks Parents From Speaking About Employee’s Hateful Social Media Posts

NEWTOWN, CT - Law Enforcement Today recently reported on a seemingly racist behavioral therapist employed by the Newtown Public Schools who took to social media to publish unhinged posts about the murder of Charlie Kirk. Some of the “highlights”...